==Easy download and install of GRAMPS 2.2.6=={{languages|Download}}Before downloading'''Research, check if the version of GRAMPS in organize and share your distribution is not current:* Debian, (K,X,Edu)Ubuntu, Mepis, Suse: <code>apt-get install gramps</code>* Fedora: <code>yum install gramps</code>family tree with Gramps.'''

==Live CD==If you are interested in GRAMPS, but afraid to actually install it or unable to install it (not your PC, windows, no internet at home, work laptop, ...), try out our live cd{{man note|{{Man menu|Gramps '''Current version: '''{{version}}''' Released: [[Linux Genealogy CD]]. It does not install on the hard disk and contains '''2024-04-06'''}}|For a collection list of open source, free, genealogy programs. You can install updates see: ''[[http://ubuntuGramps 5.com Ubuntu 6.06 LTS2 Wiki Manual - What's new?|What's new?]] and GRAMPS from the CD anytime you like.}}

==Upgrading to latest version==If {{man warn|Before upgrading your distribution|Use your '''earlier version of GRAMPS is not current, some users offer up Gramps''' to [[How_to_make_a_backup#Gramps_version_3.3_and_later|backup]] your Family Trees to date packages for some distributions:the [[#1|hardy and portable XML format]].}}

* '''Ubuntu'''<hr /><span style="font-size: On sourceforge, 120%">Linux</span>[[httpFile://sourceforgeLinux_220x261.net/project/showfiles.php?group_idpng|128px|left|link=25770 downloadInstalling_Gramps_for_Linux_computers]] gramps_zzz.deb and gramps-help_zzz.debFor Linux, we recommend installing and install with your package manager.* '''SuSE'upgrading Gramps using the '': Richard Bos has been providing the GRAMPS releases for SuSE's apt repository. They are always last release in [httphttps://software.opensusewikipedia.org/downloadwiki/home:/rbos/ his repositoryList_of_software_package_management_systems package manager]''' provided by your [[Installing_Gramps_for_Linux_computers#Linux_distributions|distribution]]. See also or by installing a [httphttps://wwwwikipedia.suseforums.netorg/wiki/index.php?s=22f80a050a1e3cffffd590db0813dea9&showtopic=28727&pid=152093&st=0&#entry152093. this forum entryFlatpak FlatPak].* '''Mandriva''': Packages for Mandriva are available for use with urpmi from [http://seerofsouls.com/ SeerOfSouls.com[Installing_Gramps_for_Linux_computers#Flathub|Flathub]].* '''Fedora''': The alternative to installing from source (described below) is to build a package from an rpm spec file, or install a binary from fedora testing.* '''Debian''': the latest version is installed directly into unstable and can be upgraded from your package manager. Testing is updated 10 days later (except near a new stable release).

''NoteFor advanced users, a source package and Debian package are available: Some <big>* <u>[{{github_url}}/archive/refs/tags/v{{version}}/v{{version}}.tar.gz Source Package {{version}}]</u>* Debian Package {{Version Linux distributions may have a slightly different way to Debian}}&nbsp; &bull; <u>[{{github_url}}/releases/download/v{{Version Linux Debian}}/gramps_{{Version Linux Debian}}-1_all.ubuntu-20.04.deb Ubuntu 20.04 ]</u> <br />&nbsp; &bull; <u>[{{github_url}}/releases/download and install packages for GRAMPS/v{{Version Linux Debian}}/gramps_{{Version Linux Debian}}-1_all.ubuntu-22.04. Please read the installation instructions specific to your distribution before downloadingdeb Ubuntu 22.''04 ]</u> <br /></big>

In all other cases, you must Instructions for how to [[httpLinux://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=25770 downloadBuild from source|build from source]] or [[Installing_Gramps_for_Linux_computers#Debian_package|install a Debian package]] are available in the source package zzz.tar.gz, and install GRAMPS manually. See below for detailswiki.

{{-}}<hr /><span style="font-size:120%">Microsoft Windows</span>[[File:windows_180x160.png|128px|left|link=Installing Gramps for Windowscomputers]]This executable installer supports Microsoft Windows in versions 8, BSD10, MacOs, Solaris==11 (64-bit Only) and later.<big>For Windows, there is an experimental [* <u>[{{github_url}}/releases/download/v{{version_windows_AIO64}}/{{filename_windows_AIO64}}.exe Windows installer]Installer (64-bit) {{version_windows_AIO64}}]</u>* <u>[{{github_url}}/releases/download/v{{version_windows_AIO32}}/{{filename_windows_AIO32}}. For more recent versions of GRAMPS in exe Windows, you need Installer (32-bit) {{version_windows_AIO32}}]</u></big>After download: '''double-click to wait untill a new installer is made availableinstall Gramps'''.

For BSD, MacOS, Solaris there are experimental Alternatives to the All-In-One installer include the [[Installing_Gramps_for_Windows_computers#PortableApps.com|PortableApps.com]] and [[Installing_Gramps_for_Windows_computers#Chocolatey_NuGet_Package|Chocolatey NuGet Package]]. Advanced users can install instructions belowGramps from source using the [[Gramps_for_Windows_with_MSYS2|MSYS2]] build environment.

Older versions available for (Windows 7 64-bit: [https://portableapps.com/downloading/?a=GrampsPortableLegacyWin7&s=s&p=&d=pa&n=Gramps%20Portable&f=GrampsPortableLegacyWin7_5.1.6_Rev_2.paf.exe 5.1.6], Windows 7/8/10 32-bit: [https://portableapps.com/downloading/?a=GrampsPortableLegacyx86&s=s&p=&d=Gnome and KDEpa&n=Gramps%20Portable&f=You can use bothGrampsPortableLegacyx86_5.1.5.paf.exe 5.1.5], but GRAMPS fits in better with GNOMEWindows XP/Vista: [https://portableapps.com/downloading/?a=GrampsPortableLegacy3&s=s&p=&d=sfpa&n=Gramps%20Portable&f=GrampsPortableLegacy3_3.4.9.paf. For KDE there are some minor issues due to some (GTKexe 3.4.9]) issues outside of GRAMPS{{-}}<hr /><span style="font-size:120%">Apple macOS</span>[[File:macos_200x200. Check png|128px|left|link=Installing Gramps for macOS computers]]Before downloading read the [[KDE pageMac_OS_X:Application_package#Before_installation|before installation]] instructions.<big>* <u>[{{github_url}}/releases/download/v{{version_Mac}}/{{Filename_mac_intel}}.dmg Intel {{version_Mac}}]</u>* <u>[{{github_url}}/releases/download/v{{version_Mac}}/{{Filename_mac_arm}}.dmg Apple Silicon {{version_Mac}}] </u></big>After download: Double-click the .dmg file to mount the disk (note: your browser may do this for you automatically). Next, drag the Gramps application to your application folder and double-click to know what these problems might belaunch it.

Alternatives to the [[Mac_OS_X:Application_package|application package]] include the [[Installing_Gramps_for_macOS_computers#MacPorts|MacPorts]] and [[Installing_Gramps_for_macOS_computers#Homebrew|Homebrew]] package managers. {{-}}<hr /><span style=Additional software GRAMPS can benefit from="font-size:120%">BSD platforms</span>GRAMPS does not rely on the following programs, however, having them will increase your productivity[[File:Bsd daemon.png|128px|left|link=BSD platforms]]

* '''Gnome-print''': It adds the ability to directly print, to previewFor BSD, we recommend installing and to generate fully internationalized PS and PDF output. At this time, one needs to install gnome-python-desktop to obtain this package (it might be known under different names, eg on debian python-gnome2-desktop).* '''Spell checking''': Installing python-gnome2-extras provides the gtkspell module, which adds spell checking in upgrading Gramps using the notes* '''Graphviz''', '''Inkscape'''[https: Gramps can make nice Genealogical trees (relationship graphs). These are generated by the Graphviz package, which defines a code (dot), as well as programs to produce graphs (dotty, to be called from command line). This gives you as researcher most power over how your tree will look, but has a learning curve//wikipedia. An alternative is to make a graphical report, converting the tree to an svg file, which you then can openorg/editwiki/refine in eg Inkscape.* List_of_software_package_management_systems package manager]'''ttf-freefont''': Useful as a font that supports a large subset of the unicode and is a true type. This works well with both gnomeprint and graphviz outputprovided by your [[BSD platforms#BSD_distributions|distribution]].

Other packages might also be usefullAdvanced users can [[Linux:Build from source|build from source]] using the link in the Linux section.

* '''Yelp''': Gnome help browser. This allows to call and read Further information can be found on the [[BSD platforms]] page in the GRAMPS documentation on your computerwiki.{{-}}<hr />

{{man tip|Normally, when you try to load your old Family Tree you can allow it to be upgraded if necessary, and it will be opened.|Should this fail for any reason, '''Create''' a new Family Tree and [[How_to_restore_a_backup|'''Import''' the backup]] into this new Family Tree.}}{{-}}<br />{{-}}=Installing from source=Notes ==General Requirements=<span id="1">Backup to '''Gramps XML''' format when updating. ''Although Gramps reads and writes '''GEDCOM 5.5.1''' format fluently (because it is the de facto format for genealogical data interchange), never depend on such a rudimentary format for archiving your research. GEDCOM cannot store all the intricacies found in Gramps data.'' Always backup with the more robust Gramps XML format.</span>

GRAMPS 2.0 requires python 2.3 and the gnome[[File:Menubar-FamilyTrees-overview-example-python and pygtk2 packages50. The gnomepng|thumb|right|450px|Menubar -python module should be 2.6.0 or greater. The pygtk package should be version 2{{man menu|"Family Trees > Make Backup.5.0 or greater."}}]]

==Downloading You will find a [[Gramps_{{man version}}_Wiki_Manual_-_Manage_Family_Trees#Backing_up_a_Family_Tree|{{Man menu|Make Backup...}}]] option in the source=={{Man menu|Family Trees}} menu of recent Gramps versions. Alternately, use [[Gramps_{{man version}}_Wiki_Manual_-_Manage_Family_Trees#Exporting_data|{{Man menu|Export...}}]] in the same menu but deselect the privacy and filtering options in the Exporter Assistant to avoid omission of any data.

# The lastest stable version of GRAMPS can be downloaded from the [http://sourceforge.net/projects/gramps GRAMPS SourceForge page]. As of this writing, this is gramps-2.2.6.tar.gz. Extract this file in a directorySee: <code>tar xzvf gramps-zzz.tar.gz</code>, and go into this directory: <code>cd gramps-zzz</code># If you are interested in testing out the latest development version of GRAMPS, it can be obtained from SVN, see [[Brief introduction How to SVNmake a backup]]. The SVN version of GRAMPS is potentially very dangerous as it has not been extensively tested. It may be prone to crashing and cause extensive data loss. Please use with caution.

===Installing from source code Gramps for Desktops===Installation instructions specific to the different OSes are on Linuxthe [[File:linux_32x32.png|link=Installing_Gramps_for_Linux_computers#Linux_distributions]], [[File:windows_32x32.png|link=Installing_Gramps_for_Windows_computers]],[[File:macos_200x200.png|32px|link=Installing_Gramps_for_macOS_computers]] and [[File:Bsd daemon.png|32px|link=BSD_platforms]] pages.

GRAMPS provides a script that can be used to prepare the code ===GitHub Gramps for buildingDesktops Releases===<!--github_url template = https://github. This script automatically calls the standard configure scriptcom/gramps-project/gramps -->:<code>* [{{github_url}}/releases/v{{version}} {{version}} version] .:* [{{github_url}}/autogen.sh<releases/code>Archive of Gramps releases] Wiki pages* [[Previous releases of Gramps]]* [[:Category:Versions|Versions on various platforms]]

This script will report any missing dependencies===Installing Gramps Web for online collaboration===[https://gramps-project. Install these (see also INSTALL file)org/blog/web/ Gramps Web] is a frontend for a hosted instance of Gramps * [https://www. Building from source code typically requires that the development versions of the required libraries be installedgrampsweb. You might consider setting a prefix path with autogenorg/Deployment/ Docker] * [https://www.sh, see the INSTALL file for instructionsgrampsweb. Standard install is inorg/LetsEncrypt/ Let's Encrypt and Docker Compose]

==Installing from source code on BSD== Installing on BSD is as straithforward as on linux, apart from some minor issues like tools having different names. See the dedicated wiki page. ==Installing from source code on Mac OS X== Some users have successfully installed GRAMPS on Mac OS X. See the dedicated wiki page. Please, add to the wiki if you successfully installed GRAMPS on OS X. ==Installing from source code on Windows== Due to the dependencies, it is difficult to install GRAMPS on Windows. Fortunately some users have made an installer hiding all these details. See the Windows page. Use this at your own risk! The developers of GRAMPS provide the space for this install page, but are not responsible for it! ==Installing from source code in Solaris== Previous versions of GRAMPS have run on Solaris. No recent cases are know to us however. Should you have successfully installed GRAMPS on solaris, please update the wiki.[[Category:Documentation]]